Jernigan returns to Eagles on one-year deal

The Philadelphia Eagles and defensive tackle Tim Jernigan agreed to a one-year contract on Thursday.The move comes after Philadelphia previously declined to pick up Jernigan’s $11 million option in March.Jernigan, 26, played in just three games last season after undergoing offseason back surgery to repair a herniated disk.The previous season, he was a key cog in the Eagles’ Super Bowl winning campaign and recorded 29 tackles and 2.5 sacks in 15 games.